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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Labour Party\u2019s presidential candidate for the forthcoming 2023 election, Peter Obi says he\u2019s deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor.<\/p>\n

Obi made the disclosure in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

Recall that Prof Obiozor was confirmed dead yesterday in a statement by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma.<\/p>\n

Obi noted that Obiozor\u2019s death is a huge loss to the entire family, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Nigerians.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor. He was a dear elder brother and friend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe death of this foremost Igbo leader is a huge loss to the entire Obiozor Family, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Nigerians in general,\u201d part of his statement read.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Labour Party\u2019s presidential candidate for the forthcoming 2023 election, Peter Obi says he\u2019s deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor. Obi made the disclosure in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday morning. 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